1. Does LASIK is suitable for me?
One can be consider for Lasik surgery after thorough examination by an ophthalmologist to rule out various risk factors like thin cornea, dry eye, kerato-conus & other ocular/systemic pathology.
2. Can I go blind from laser eye surgery?
Laser eye surgery has benefited many patients & made them spectacle free since the first operation in 1992.As with any other surgery, it is not entirely accurate to say that it is impossible to be blinded by laser surgery, the risk of such an extreme occurrence is rare. The technology used in laser eye surgery is now largely computer controlled & has become very safe, reliable and affect only a very small section of eye.
3. What is ICL?
ICL means implantable contact lens. The ICL is designed to be permanently placed in the eye, but can be removed or replaced if needed.
4. What is MICS?
MICS means Micro Incision Cataract Surgery
5. Will I need glasses after cataract surgery?
If you opt to receive a monofocal lens implantion in both eyes for distance vision, you will definitely need reading glasses after surgery. If you receive a multifocal lens there is a good chance you wont need glasses. More 80% of patients implanted with the multifocal lenses did not required glasses after cataract surgery for distance or near vision. Of course, not every patient become spectacle independent, and this depend largely on patient’s neurological adaptation to new optical system. The odds of becoming free of spectacles are better if your corneal astigmatism is low and your eyes are healthy.
6. Is a multifocal lens recommended for every patient?
No. It is recommended for most patients, but not for patients who have problems with their retina (e.g. significant macular degeneration, epiretinal membrane macular pucker , macular holes, significant diabetic retinopathy, history of severe retinal detachment, retinal dystrophies or degenerations, retinal vascular occlusions), advanced glaucoma affecting central vision, irregular corneal astigmatism, corneal scarring, keratoconus, corneal dystrophies or optic neuropathy. Patients with a history of corneal refractive surgery may require additional refractive surgery following implantation of a multifocal lens to optimize its performance. your doctor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a multifocal lens as it pertains to your individual lifestyle and expectations. Patients with unrealistic expectations may not be appropriate for multifocal lenses.
7. What is the Difference between ICLs and IOLs?
Implantable contact lenses are often referred to as phakic IOLs, refers to an eye with the natural lens still intact. Therefore, the main difference between implantable contact lenses and traditional IOLs is the fact that an ICL works in conjunction with the eye's crystalline lens and an IOL replaces the eye's natural lens.
8. What is glaucoma?
Glaucoma is an optic neuropathy leading to specific changes in the optic nerve head & visual field, result from a combination of various risk factors. Elevated IOP is the most important one.
